TMCC Veterinary Nursing and Assistant Programs

In celebration of AVA Week 2026, NAVTA is proud to spotlight the Truckee Meadows Community College Veterinary Assisting Program in Reno, Nevada!

NAVTA approved the program in 2023, and it has continued to grow by preparing students with hands-on, interactive learning and real-world experience. From laboratory work at a local animal shelter to simulated veterinary appointments, students build practical skills in patient care, client communication, nursing assistantship, surgical assistantship, imaging, and more.

As Julie McMahon, LVT, Program Director, shared: “We are very proud of our VA program…it stands out because it combines hands-on, interactive learning with real-world experience.”

This AVA Week, we celebrate programs like TMCC that are helping prepare the next generation of skilled, compassionate veterinary assistants.
https://navta.net/ava-week/ava-week-program-feature-truckee-meadows-community-college-veterinary-assisting-program/

💜🐾 A Heartfelt Thank You from Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows 🐾💜

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Julie, Erica, Katie & her mom, our very own Karen, and Dr. Noreen for the incredible care, patience, and dedication you showed yesterday 💜

Caring for 9 little boys needing neuters is no small task, and you handled it with such compassion, professionalism, and heart. Your kindness did not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you.

Because of your commitment to Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows—and your important roles within the veterinary community—these special boys now have a brighter future ahead ✨🐾

It truly takes a village, and we are so thankful to have you as part of ours.

💜 You were all absolutely wonderful. Thank you for everything you do! 💜

TMCC Veterinary Nursing and Assistant Programs
Julie McMahon Michele Noreen Erica Prucksakorn Karen deQueiroz

🐶😍Happy National Veterinary Technicians Week to all of the faculty and students at TMCC Veterinary Nursing and Assisting Program. 😻🐱
We love to celebrate the future of veterinary medicine and those who support its future.

REMINDER! SCNAVTA and Mission Veterinary Partners are hosting a Virtual VTNE Prep Trivia event on Tuesday, August 12 at 12 PM EST!

Join fellow vet tech students for a fun, fast-paced session via Zoom and Kahoot—test your VTNE knowledge, compete for prizes, and connect with peers nationwide.

Exclusively for SCNAVTA & NAVTA Student Members
🔗 Register here: https://navta.net/calendar-of-events/

Veterinary Technician/Nursing Scholarship opportunity!

Merck Animal Health/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Merck Animal Health and the AVMF are dedicated to preserving and improving the health and well-being of animals as well as honoring exceptional veterinary students. Merck Animal Health is proud to show its dedication to veterinary technician students by providing $2,000 scholarships to veterinary te...

Happy Veterinary Assistants Week to all of our AVA graduates! 🐶🐈‍⬛
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The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. announced today the renewal of the Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship program and subsequent call for applicants.

The Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship was established in 2022 to help meet the increased need for credentialed veterinary technicians in the animal health profession. Scholarship applications are now being accepted and will be awarded to up to 20 applicants in the Fall of 2025. Boehringer has committed to funding the Tuition for Vet Techs Scholarship program through 2026.

Learn more and apply today: https://navta.net/tuition-for-techs/